[NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
Ed Alt
ed_alt at hotmail.com
Mon Apr 3 19:36:13 AKDT 2006
I didn't know we had such a big issue re. sponsored Intermediate/Advanced
guys beating up on everyone else. C'mon guys, this is starting to sound
like what they've done to Tee-Ball. There's no losers, you're all winners.
No red ink when grading Johnnie's test in school either, it might hurt his
self esteem. Aaaarggh!
I have the answer. The CD should take ALL the flyers out for ice cream
after the contest.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Maxwell" <patternrules at earthlink.net>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 11:24 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
> Now that's not a bad idea Eric, plagues aren't that much and if they place
> that high will probably only be once, they'll probably get sponsors after
> that.
>
> Steven Maxwell
>
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Grow Pattern <pattern4u at comcast.net>
>> To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Date: 4/3/2006 10:38:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>>
>> BTW - in my original postings I was only leading to suggesting the
> thought
>> that the winners who are not sponsored should be recognized within a
> class
>> and or given their own "highest amateur award, or something like that.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Eric.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "White, Chris" <chris at ssd.fsi.com>
>> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 2:54 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>>
>>
>> >I wish to offend no one, but wanted to give another perspective.
>> >
>> > I'm SURE that sponsorship is an advantage....but it is still up to the
>> > pilot to get out there and practice with determination and the intent
>> > to
>> > be the best he can be. Yeah, I wish I didn't have to risk so much
>> > money
>> > every time that bird goes in the air. But, sponsorship probably doesn't
>> > buy personal satisfaction for many. We are all trying to be the best
>> > we
>> > can even if our funds or participation is limited. We are striving for
>> > that perfect flight, for equipment that is reliable, for airplanes that
>> > keep getting better, for friendships that grow & grow. We could
>> > probably
>> > spend far less money and buy trophies or plaques...but the real value
>> > in
>> > competition is FUN....FUN....FUN. It doesn't seem to matter where I've
>> > been...I've had a great time and everyone helps everyone get their
>> > rounds in...even if they know that pilot could beat them out of that
>> > round. Never have I seen so many good people, trying so hard to become
>> > their personal best no matter what their interest in competition. Some
>> > guys are striving to be the best pilots, best designers, best builders,
>> > best innovators...but mainly they are trying to see that competition
>> > flying stays healthy and will do their dead-level best to promote
>> > anyone
>> > to their best. I haven't flown with anyone I didn't like, admire or
>> > respect in one way or another. Sponsors...please keep sponsoring...may
>> > you sell tons of stuff and may the sport live on and prosper. Thanks
>> > to
>> > anyone who encourages another...that is what makes the sport grow. I've
>> > been blessed to see few sour grapes....most of the guys are just glad
>> > to
>> > spend a weekend flying their best with friends, family and new
>> > acquaintances.
>> >
>> > To all the sponsored guys....thanks for your promotion, hard work, and
>> > for showing us your skills. I love to watch good flying regardless of
>> > who's doing it, or how many advantages they may have...more power to
>> > you! I was fortunate enough to spend a nats next door to Quique and
>> > his
>> > family. I caught Quique at his van checking equipment, as I was doing,
>> > and we talked for a while. I discovered that this great pilot loves
>> > all
>> > this stuff just like I do.... You top guys just keep flying pretty and
>> > we'll always have something to aim for....:) Oh, and along the
>> > way...thanks for the show!
>> >
>> > "It's not the destination, It's the Journey" (What makes the journey
>> > worthwhile?)
>> >
>> > In any case, I wish to participate to any degree that I can. Sometimes
>> > when I'm practicing I see something come together really well and it
>> > makes me feel precise..and I'm like: "Yeah baby"....that's why I like
>> > to
>> > fly pattern!
>> >
>> > Chris
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>> > [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Michael
>> > Wickizer
>> > Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 12:49 PM
>> > To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
>> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>> >
>> > How many pilots in Intermediate and Advanced have an advantage due to
>> > sponsorship?
>> >
>> >
>> >>From: "Del K. Rykert" <drykert2 at rochester.rr.com>
>> >>Reply-To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> >>To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> >>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>> >>Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:42:13 -0400
>> >>
>> >>Sponsorship does have negative aspects also Nat. Well true, that the
>> >>majority of sponsored pilots have garnered their sponsorship through
>> > their
>> >>genuine ability this has not always been the case. Sponsorship, can
>> > give
>> >>some pilots, if all other things are equal regarding skill an
>> > advantage. Is
>> >>very similar to the argument that it is not the equipment... BUT the
>> > skill
>> >>of the pilot that is truly the difference. The truth is better
>> > equipment,
>> >>whether obtained through ones own pockets that may be deeper than
>> > others or
>> >>through sponsorship does make the workload less for the competitive
>> > pilot
>> >>so they can focus more of their energy on improving their skills. The
>> >>disadvantaged always have a harder time overcoming obstacles that money
>> > or
>> >>sponsorship does allow. IMHO.
>> >> The raw numbers of competitors is low enough without making a new
>> >>group of sponsored pilots. But it might help if sponsored pilots were
>> > only
>> >>allowed in the Masters & FAI classes if there ever was a need to
>> > address
>> >>the issue.
>> >>
>> >> Del
>> >> nsrca - 473
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: Nat Penton
>> >> To: NSRCA Mailing List
>> >> Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 5:29 PM
>> >> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> The sponsored pilot received his sponsorship because of his skill
>> > and
>> >>dedication. He did not gain competitive advantage due to the
>> > sponsorship.
>> >>It is a priviledge and opportunity to be able to fly alongside this
>> > talent
>> >>and partake of their skills and knowledge. It is one aspect of the
>> > hobby
>> >>for which I am most appreciative.
>> >>
>> >> There have been infrequent critizisms thru the years wanting to put
>> > the
>> >>sponsored pilot in a separate group. Maybe "sour grapes" should just
>> > work a
>> >>little harder.
>> >> Nat Penton
>> >>
>> >>
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